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Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair
- 12 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Key Points
- Organisers: The fair is organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education.
- Theme: The theme for NDWBF 2026 is “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75”, reflecting on the role and legacy of India’s armed forces.
- Book Release: During the inauguration, Dharmendra Pradhan released the book “The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857” in multiple Indian languages and Spanish, honouring Veer Surendra Sai and the martyrs of Sambalpur.
- International Participation: Countries like Qatar and Spain participated in the fair.
- Focus Country: Qatar (main highlight for exhibitions and literary exchange)
- Partner Country: Spain (cultural and literary participation)
- Promoting Reading Culture: The fair underscores the importance of reading, knowledge dissemination, multilingualism, and global literary dialogue among students, scholars, and the general public.
